Framed Prints
Framed Print of Noa Noa: Offerings of Gratitude (Maruru), 1893-1894. Creator: Paul Gauguin (French, 1848-1903)
Noa Noa: Offerings of Gratitude (Maruru), 1893-1894. In August 1893, Gauguin returned to France from his first trip to Tahiti. To explain his art to a public that would find its Polynesian flora and fauna perplexing, he published an account of his voyage, a project for which he made ten woodcuts. Gauguin chose endgrain boxwood for a matrix, usually used only for wood engravings. While in some areas he inventively scratched into the surface of the blocks with needle and sandpaper--methods borrowed from lithography--he boldly cut and chiseled other areas in broad, decorative planes, undoubtedly influenced by the uninflected flat passages in Felix Vallottons woodcuts. He enhanced the directness and vigor of his carving by reworking blocks and varying the ink, paper, colours, and mode of printing for each impression. Gauguin often created a blurred effect, bathing the image in the mysterious, suggestive atmosphere of night. The Noa Noa suite describes the cycle of life. It begins with images of the gods, of woman, and of religion (Maruru); contains scenes of daily life; and ends with evocations of love-making, terror, and death and rebirth. The set is also a metaphor for the evolution of human self-awareness; Gauguin wrestled with the dichotomy between guilt-ridden European ideas and the fantastical, unspoiled world of Polynesia. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © Heritage Art/Heritage Images
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Media ID 19648930
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
Ready to Hang Contemporary Framed Prints adds style, protection, and a polished touch to your space - effortlessly.
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 14.1cm (9.6" x 5.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
